| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $35.33 | 5.399% | $37.2375 | $37.24 | $37.25 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.53 | 13.464% | $161.7202 | $161.72 | $161.70 | $161.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.61 | 10.597% | $219.6567 | $219.66 | $219.65 | $219.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $85.88 | 9.410% | $93.9613 | $93.96 | $93.95 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.96 | 3.711% | $71.5191 | $71.52 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.25 | 8.757% | $254.7633 | $254.76 | $254.75 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.69 | 9.642% | $134.5198 | $134.52 | $134.50 | $134.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $888.25 | $973.3779 | $973.38 | $973.30 | $973.40 | |